Daniel Mooney

Daniel Mooney

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Daniel Mooney of Ottawa. Dan passed away peacefully with his wife Elizabeth by his side on Friday, December 26th, 2014 at the age of 74 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Loving husband and best friend for 51 years to Elizabeth (née Hessian). Beloved father of Brian (Carol Ann) and Bruce (Tanya). Loved grandfather of Ethan, Claire, Sean and Connor. Brother of Rita, Patricia, Joseph, Thomas, Cathy, Patrick, Terry, Anne, Ellen, Philip, Elizabeth and their spouses. Predeceased by his mother Delores and father Thomas and brother Kevin. Also predeceased by mother and father in-law Emma (Maillet) and Thomas Hessian, sister in-law Jeanne Hessian MacDonald and brother in-law James Hessian. Also survived by God Children Kelly Hessian, Paul Mooney and Peter Popplewell. Will be missed by extended family and friends. After serving as a Naval Officer, Dan became a respected science teacher at Bell, JS Woodsworth and West Carleton High Schools. With a Masters in Education, he also contributed to advanced teacher's education at the University of Ottawa. He enjoyed marathon running and volunteering at the Museum of Nature. Special thanks to Dr. John Lorimer and all the nurses at the Palliative Care Unit at the Elisabeth Bruy&egravere Foundation. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.) on Tuesday, December 30th from 2 - 4 & 6 – 8 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. Maurice Catholic Church at 4 Perry Ave, Nepean on Wednesday, December 31st, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Reception to follow in the Church hall. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Elisabeth Bruy&egravere Foundation. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com .

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